Renting & Real Estate - November 2007

I am from Washington state and got a job in New Orleans and moved there, so I have a real estate agency manage to have my house for rent. The agency found a tenant, signed a 12 year lease, after just 2 months the tenant left without paying $1200 of last months rent. What is my recourse? I still have to find money to pay that month's mortgage because the tenant did not pay her rent.

2007-11-20 14:25:44 · 5 answers · asked by Eurick 2

If i broke a house lease (owner uses real estate agency), will that be reported to credit agencies and show up on my credit report?

2007-11-20 13:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by MA 2

2007-11-20 13:28:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,

We have seen several great deals in Mountain House recently. Does anyone think that this is a good housing investment, or is it better to invest in the SF East Bay?

2007-11-20 13:24:38 · 1 answers · asked by tallants2 1

Campus Place apartments for fresno state university



specifically


how much is a 2 bedroom 2 bath
or a 2 bedroom 1 bath
or a 1 bedroom 1 bath


THANK YOU!!


10 pts to best answer

2007-11-20 13:16:38 · 1 answers · asked by mirage 3

A few weeks ago I had a problem with my landlord trying to evict me from my apartment in PA which I posted here ( http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlPYnCPZWiSiwEND5NGTmLbsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071018134002AAMWUef ). Since posting that question I have been to court with my landlord and won. The judge granted me a summery judgment. Based on the fact the landlord could not provide evidence to back up his claims. I also think the judge knew that the landlord was just trying to toss me out for no other reason then he did not like me. This angered my landlord to no end in fact he had a slight outburst in court after the judge made his decision. Now my problem is my landlord is not providing me any kind of service. Well I do have the basics he has ignored my requests for work orders. When I contacted the office they told me they were no longer going to maintenance my apartment. I had expected there to be some animosity after winning the court case however I did not expect it to go this far.

At this point I am looking for suggestions on how I can resolve this problem short of taking this guy back to court. Well I know taking him back would be the most direct way to solve this problem. I like to keep legal action as a last resort as its time consuming, and can get expensive. I am almost certain what he is doing is against the law, but would like some advice on what would be the best approach to this issue.

2007-11-20 13:16:13 · 7 answers · asked by NJ570 1

Hey everybody, has anyone out there ever used the seemingly popular "no money down real estate" system? Particularly the one Robert Allen promotes? If you have please share your experience including any fine print, things they don't tell you, etc. Cuz I've seen infomercials about this for years from many different people, but I'd love to know what the actual program involves. Thanks.

2007-11-20 12:31:15 · 7 answers · asked by jldude 5

Here's my deal. I have a buyers agent. I signed up with her after I found a house I was really interested in. Made an offer on the house. They countered. We countered. They countered. We were still about 20k apart. We told them we were still interested, but that we'd like to look at some other houses that weren't quite as big a stretch.

Then a week later, they took the house off the market and decided to wait until spring.

My question is: Now that the house is no longer listed, can I contact them directly and see if they'll sell it to me without their realtor. Or, since I found the house through their seller's agent, the agent still gets paid even though the listing agreement has expired?

I ask because I'd like to save some money, and if they don't have to pay the listing agent fee (just my buyers broker fee) then that gets us a lot closer.

2007-11-20 11:15:46 · 8 answers · asked by rovingdolan 1

My wife and I have owned our house for about 5 1/2 years, but we refinanced about 2 years ago. The terms of our loan are really good for us (30yr fixed 6.5%).

However, this year has been terrible for us financially. My wife's income fell by about $20,000 annually, and then we had some friends in a very bad car accident in which some of their family died, and we helped out financially. Then my son needed massive dental work. Then we had more medical expenses. Then the water heater exploded. And so on...

So, we have fallen behind on our credit card bills. The car payments and mortgage still have perfect payment history, but the credit cards are a wreck. And, since we were barely getting by to start with, we have no prospect of getting them caught up any time soon. So our credit sucks now...

Now, my work is moving me about 400 miles away. I don't think we'll be able to get a new mortgage to buy another house, but we don't want to have to go back to renting.

What should we do?

2007-11-20 11:09:42 · 4 answers · asked by elmikodelosterribles 1

2007-11-20 11:03:47 · 8 answers · asked by fetal 4

1. Variable verse Fix Rate
2. Mortgage Leading
3. State/ Commission Housing Market
4. Proprietarily Leading
5. Upside Down Loan Mortgage
6. Mortgage Re-Financing

if you can just pick like two cause that is all i need. Feel free to be an overachiever.

2007-11-20 10:30:52 · 6 answers · asked by lame 2

I have a month-to-month lease that I want to leave at the end of this month. I'm supposed to give 30 days notice however. I don't really know that this apartment is fit for human habitation and besides all the other people in the house are constantly smoking pot and cigarettes (which i am allergic to). If I complain to the landlord do you think I can get out of my lease?? Any other ideas?

2007-11-20 10:08:15 · 6 answers · asked by Jennifer S 4

The property market is heading for a titanic.

2007-11-20 09:45:15 · 16 answers · asked by Beckham 1

Recently relocated, home selling slow in old location, need to close on new home by January. Only available capital is IRA for new home down payment.

2007-11-20 09:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by James B 1

I live in the country on 20 acres (about 40 minutes) from a mid-size city. I'd like to sell my home. The issue is my house is appraised at $500K (and that's our asking price) and it seems there is little interest from buyers since it's so far removed from the city. Does anyone have any insight as to what we can do to sell it? Work with large companies who bring in VP's from outside the state and are looking for a new home maybe?

2007-11-20 09:37:21 · 5 answers · asked by bh80 1

Hi. As stated in a previous question, I'm 20 going on 21 and currently debt free. My car has been paid for, I have no kids/no bills. I make about $36,000/year and I'm interested in purchasing a home within the next few years or at least before I'm 30. Since homes are such a major investment, I'd like to lower my mortgage or completely pay it off as quickly as possible so my other expenses won't be as much of a worry. So, I plan on saving $100,000 for down payment while staying with my parents. I already have around $20K saved up.

I figure if I put $100K down on a $160K home, I could get a loan for $60K resulting in a much lower mortgage payment. Is it really as cut and dry as I am making it out to be or is there more to this? Are there drawbacks/benefits from a large down payment? I've talked to my parents about this, but I'd like to get other opinions.

Also, what are some ways I can increase/invest the money that I'm saving, aside from interest gained in bank account?

2007-11-20 09:35:47 · 5 answers · asked by Clear Rivers 1

and you do not have to make up the difference does that get put on your credit and how does it work

2007-11-20 09:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by mla 3

I see TV commercials like 199.00 a month for Gov't seized homes! Foreclosures! Is it even true? if homes could be that cheap, everyone would have one right? Whats the catch?

2007-11-20 09:02:32 · 7 answers · asked by chocolate_krys2000 4

I went to check out a studio, and after that I agreed to take it. So I gave the landlord $500 for deposit. She told me to give the rest of the money and plus the first month rent as soon as I can (One month rent is $1075). But I didn't sign the lease. 2 days later, I changed my mind. I called her and apologized to het for the inconvenient. But she told me she can't return the $500 back to me, because I signed the application form and on the form it says the deposit is nun-refundable. I am wondering that since I haven't signed the lease, can I get the deposit back? I am so worried.

P.S.: I want to add that the application form says If I rent the apt, I won't be able to get back my deposit. But the thing is I didn't rent the place. Would it make it different?

2007-11-20 08:49:19 · 6 answers · asked by butin 2

2007-11-20 08:44:50 · 13 answers · asked by arelle 1

(i.e. she has asked me to name my lender, asked me about points, and the amount and rate I have qualified for) I can think of some pros and cons regarding disclosrue of this info....

2007-11-20 07:20:53 · 16 answers · asked by bunnymuny 1

Is it fine if i agree to this?

2007-11-20 06:56:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The 4 year old house we have a contract on tested for high radon levels in the finished basement. I read about it and coming from a family with a high rate of cancer it makes me very nervous. Even if we have it fixed I feel as though I will be too scared to ever spend time down there. The beautiful finished basement was why we were buying the house in the first place. Any advice or personal experience with radon? Thanks!

2007-11-20 05:24:21 · 3 answers · asked by Luv2Answer 7

im not sure if the 5year interest only is subject to ARM

2007-11-20 04:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by Rosalind_75 2

I saw a house advertised about 20% below market value and recently renovated with new roof, siding and eletrical works. is this normal? or is it too good to be true? what kind of questions should i ask? I never bought a house before.

thanks

2007-11-20 04:18:23 · 6 answers · asked by jean 4

I want to refinance my home for a 40 or 45 year mortgage. What are the avantages and disavantages of this type of mortgages?
Thanks

2007-11-20 03:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by Fo'o Ham 1

I have a property that I am renting & am having hard time finding a renter. I just recently moved into a new home, while waiting for a renter. If the bank forelcoses on the house I am now trying to rent, can anything be done to me new home?? I live in Ohio, if that makes a difference.

2007-11-20 03:44:26 · 2 answers · asked by *the*weAve* 1

Purchasing a condo....They say get up to $7500 help in closing cost with one of their lenders. (wachovia). I inturned went to a Broker, who happens to be a friend, he got me Pre-approved with Wachovia. I turn in my PreApproval Letter, and they tell me I cant get the $7500 help in closing cost because I went through a broker, who went through Wachovia.

I dont get it, I am financing with Wachovia, but the developer is trying to tell me its not the same. They never specified whom i had to broker the deal with, they just mention to finance with Wachovia or George Mason and gave me point of contacts at these two lenders. So are they in the wrong or am i ?

2007-11-20 03:39:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have outdated cable wiring that is not compatable with current cable networks. Our landlord says if we want it updated, we have to pay. Is this true? I think it is his responsibility. What proof can I show him? If I'm wrong, what proof can I see?

2007-11-20 03:26:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to buy this great town home that my fiance and I have totally fallen in love with, originally listed for $370k. So far they have offered us $50k back in incentive money. We understand this isn't enough off in this stinky market. We believe we can negotiate them down the closing costs ($15k) as well as the first two years of HOA ($8k). Can we do better? Should we hire a buyers agent to help? I'm a rather good negotiator, as is my father.

FYI, this is located in West Boynton Beach, Florida

2007-11-20 02:48:15 · 3 answers · asked by Grisham 3